During 65 years, I have walked the path of duty and discipline... And today, looking back at that long path of service, my soldier's heart stirs and murmurs from deep within: Thank you. Thank you, my homeland.

Not a single leaf moves in this country if I'm not the one moving it.

I'm not someone who usually sends out threats. I warn only once. The day they touch one of my men, the rule of law is over.

Executive power is exercised by the President of the Governing Board who, with the title of President of the Republic of Chile, administers the state and is the Supreme Chief of the Nation.

My face is sour. Maybe that's why they say I'm a dictator.

My moral and spiritual formation does not allow me to be a dictator... If I were a dictator, You can be sure that many things have happened.

I'm looking at them from above, because God put me there.